FeBREWary, an officially recognized Month in Maryland, provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate Montgomery County’s craft beer scene, where innovation, tradition, and passion converge. Whether you’re exploring the hop-forward creations of Silver Branch or the gluten-free offerings at Silly Yak, each brewery contributes to the diverse and thriving beer culture in Maryland. So, this February, let’s raise our glasses and toast to the craft brewers who make Montgomery County a destination for beer lovers. Cheers to FeBREWary!
Farm Breweries
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.
5000 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney
Lone Oak is not just a brewery at a farm. Rather, it’s a farm with a brewery. It’s a taproom that feels like home. Their crafted beer is made from the finest ingredients most of which are grown on their property.
Seasonal Brews:
Winter Solstice (A black lager with a crisp light body, clean dryness, and a desirable bitterness)
Nutcracker Nectar (Amber Belgian style ale, notes of toasty malt and spice characteristics, available in gingerbread and maple varieties)
Brookeville Beer Farm
20315 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville
A craft brewery that specializes in great beer and delicious pizza, with farm-grown ingredients. The beer farm has indoor seating seated around their open kitchen and brick oven. They also have heated outdoor sections with firepits.
Featured Brews:
McDonnell’s Pub (smooth and creamy with chocolate malt and flaked barley)
Silly Yak Beer Company
7115 Damascus Road, Damascus
This is the first Maryland Gluten-Free brewery. The owner of Two Story Chimney Ciderworks created Silly Yak Beer Company with his brewmaster and friend. They partner with Two Story to share production space and a tasting room. What separates Silly Yak Beer from the rest is its production of gluten-free beer and dozens of choices to choose from.
Featured Brews:
American Light
Hazy IPA
Amber Ale
Stone Silo Brewery
28800 Kemptown Road, Damascus
Stone Silo Brewery recently opened its doors in 2023 in Damascus. Their story tells the rich history of the farm and property. The taproom was repurposed from the farm’s milk house and silo which dates back to the 1930s stands tall to showcase the farm and the agricultural reserve.
Featured Brews:
Harvest Rye (Rye pale ale)
The Whistler (Hefeweizen)
Nehemiah Nectar (Tangerine Hazy IPA)
Waredaca Brewing Co.
4017 Damascus Road, Laytonsville
Located on a horse farm, Waredaca Brewing specializes in pale ale and honey wheat-style beers in addition to saisons, stouts, and Belgian white beer.
Seasonal Brews:
Blizzard (Balanced winter spices of cinnamon and nutmeg)
Geedie (pale, dry, and warming with notes of clove coriander)
Elder Pine Brewing and Blending Co.
4200 Sundown Road, Rockville
Built on a family Christmas tree farm, Elder Pine brews and blends focusing on classic styles with a modern twist. While they aren’t family-friendly, they are pet-friendly and encourage guests to bring their well-behaved pets.
Featured Brews:
EP Pils (Classic Pilsner)
Go on a journey and unlock the Fields and Flavors Passport at participating breweries on the Tastemakers Trail. Those who complete the passport can claim a limited-edition souvenir glass. The event runs through the month of February.
Urban Breweries
Silver Branch Brewing Company
8401 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
Located in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring and right of the Red Line Metro, sits Silver Branch Brewing Company. The inside of their taproom has a casual ambiance and evokes feelings of camaraderie. Silver Branch Brewing Company is also a production brewery and sells its products throughout the Washington D.C. region.
Seasonal Brews:
Gnome For The Holidays (A strong saison with dark Belgian candi sugar along a classic Saison pepper and spice yeast character)
Cosmic Frost (A big, brash IPA with a punch of Centennial hop flavor. A fruity-piney hop sensation!
Third Hill Brewing Company
8216 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
A place to escape with friends and loved ones. Third Hill Brewing Company offers an indoor space along with good music, brews, and food.
Seasonal Brews:
Fun Time Seltzer (Made with real cranberry juice and supported with subtle orange zest)
7 Locks Brewing Company
12227 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville
7 Locks Brewing Company is housed in a 7,200-square-foot warehouse in the heart of Rockville. There’s plenty of room indoors to enjoy a pint with friends. Try foods from food trucks in rotations or purchase their beer from restaurants, bars, and retail stores throughout Maryland and Washington D.C.
Seasonal Brews:
Chai Milk Stout (The perfect amount of Shafa Blends Masala Chai, a blend consisting of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon)
Babycat Brewery
10241 Kensington Parkway, Kensington
Whether you’re a beer aficionado or want your family to have a fun outing, Babycat Brewery brews excellent, high-quality beer with a special place for people to enjoy it. We’re making it so it’s fun for everyone in the Montgomery County, Maryland area.
Seasonal Brews:
Spruce Goose (An ale conditioned on fresh spruce tips, uber unique and perfect for the season)
Saints Row Brewing
15 Fulks Corner Avenue, STE 101-102, Gaithersburg
A family-owned and operated nano brewery, Saints Row Brewing provides locals with a casual place to relax and enjoy new styles of beers from their constantly changing menu.
Seasonal Brews:
Yuletide (Sahti Winter Warmer)
Ready for more? See more of wineries, cideries, and other craft beverage producers on our Tastemakers Trail, Find the Top 24 Places to Explore in 2024, and read our Top 10 Reasons Why Winter is a Great Time to Visit Montgomery County.
